HONOR MISSION
SR Richard James Betti, US Navy, Veteran, UNACCOMPANIED
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Branford-Dawson Funeral Home have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
Seaman Recruit Richard James Betti served in the US Navy from August 7, 1972 to May 23, 1974. No other information is known about this Veteran at this time.
Date: Wed, 17 May 23
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the Veteran.
WX: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1300. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Be prepared to volunteer as pallbearers, if asked by the Cemetery Director.
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Navy Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.